Eric Daniels
@deebat.bsky.social
Writer of technical things / Couldn’t make it as a punker / For chrissakes, people, consume less
Grew up there in the 80s and rode my bike literally everywhere
Minneapolis is the best bike town in the USA and the bike people of Minneapolis will show you a very good time.
January 25, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Grew up there in the 80s and rode my bike literally everywhere
You know some weather is on its way in Vermont when the co-op runs out of local granola
January 23, 2026 at 3:30 AM
You know some weather is on its way in Vermont when the co-op runs out of local granola
As g-d is my witness if I am presented today with any more AI prompts to help me do anything I’m going to walk into the forest and never come back
January 13, 2026 at 9:56 PM
As g-d is my witness if I am presented today with any more AI prompts to help me do anything I’m going to walk into the forest and never come back
Compare this with 2009, when I was hired by a federal contractor for a technical writing job. They wouldn't tell me which agency I would work for until I got my security clearance, which took FOUR MONTHS.
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Compare this with 2009, when I was hired by a federal contractor for a technical writing job. They wouldn't tell me which agency I would work for until I got my security clearance, which took FOUR MONTHS.
Sure do miss that totally not weird Herman Cain grin
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January 10, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Sure do miss that totally not weird Herman Cain grin
Reposted by Eric Daniels
It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
June 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
Wow the days are getting so much longer
December 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Wow the days are getting so much longer
No truer line of dialogue exists (Mosquito Coast, 1986)
December 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
No truer line of dialogue exists (Mosquito Coast, 1986)
What is wrong with people vtdigger.org/2025/12/07/s...
South Burlington couple donate tree for Church Street holiday season - VTDigger
“Every single thing on this property, I put on it, every blade of grass, every plant and I plant this place stuffed with flowers,” Raymond Whitney said.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
What is wrong with people vtdigger.org/2025/12/07/s...
Just in case I'm on Santa's nice list
December 9, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Just in case I'm on Santa's nice list
If I had a dime for every time someone said I reminded them of Eduard Shevardnadze
December 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
If I had a dime for every time someone said I reminded them of Eduard Shevardnadze
We’re splurging on getting someone to clean the apartment tomorrow so naturally we’ve taken the day off today to clean the house for her
December 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
We’re splurging on getting someone to clean the apartment tomorrow so naturally we’ve taken the day off today to clean the house for her
If you want to throw away a weekend, get a shingles shot Friday afternoon
December 7, 2025 at 3:17 AM
If you want to throw away a weekend, get a shingles shot Friday afternoon
In our tiny Vermont town this week, a resident noted she interacted with a guy in an SUV parked near her house with its lights off. She then reported, "When I got to work I received an email from state police saying that the man is homeland security, and to not be concerned."
December 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
In our tiny Vermont town this week, a resident noted she interacted with a guy in an SUV parked near her house with its lights off. She then reported, "When I got to work I received an email from state police saying that the man is homeland security, and to not be concerned."
Well Spotify Wrapped is out for 2025 and I’m pleased to report that “12 Hours White Noise Machine” is once again my top track
December 4, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Well Spotify Wrapped is out for 2025 and I’m pleased to report that “12 Hours White Noise Machine” is once again my top track
Drove my kid back to college today. I hate everything about car culture
December 1, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Drove my kid back to college today. I hate everything about car culture
Thank you for your service Gramma 🫡
November 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Thank you for your service Gramma 🫡
Whoever this was driving north on I-91 I n Mass today, you rock
November 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Whoever this was driving north on I-91 I n Mass today, you rock
Stupid fucking backward ass country
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Stupid fucking backward ass country
Turns out Veterans Day is unexpectedly helpful for identifying opportunities to refine your list of follows on Bluesky
November 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Turns out Veterans Day is unexpectedly helpful for identifying opportunities to refine your list of follows on Bluesky
The big topic in my Vermont town's upcoming selectboard agenda
November 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The big topic in my Vermont town's upcoming selectboard agenda
Warm and in a bed at the age of 84, Dick Cheney’s death is a reminder that the world does not remove nor punish murderers and genocidaires—this we must do ourselves.
November 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Warm and in a bed at the age of 84, Dick Cheney’s death is a reminder that the world does not remove nor punish murderers and genocidaires—this we must do ourselves.
Went to a play at a local theatre tonight to try to take my mind off the world. It didn’t work, but everyone else appeared to enjoy themselves.
That’s life under fascism, I guess.
That’s life under fascism, I guess.
September 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Went to a play at a local theatre tonight to try to take my mind off the world. It didn’t work, but everyone else appeared to enjoy themselves.
That’s life under fascism, I guess.
That’s life under fascism, I guess.
Me quito el sombrero, Madrid
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Final Stage of Vuelta Cancelled After Pro-Palestinian Protesters Clash With Police
YouTube video by New York Post
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September 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Me quito el sombrero, Madrid
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